FALL 2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
BREAK INTO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT WITH A GAME PLAN
Join our four-week program with a small group of like minded individuals to help accelerate your career in sports
GUEST LECTURED AT
WHAT IT IS
A Four-Week career development experience built for the next generation of Sports & Entertainment Professionals
Breaking into sports and entertainment can feel like a mystery. Talent matters. Hard work matters. But understanding how the industry works, how to position yourself, and how to build the right relationships can make all the difference.
The Winners Only Career Cohort is a four-week, hands-on virtual experience designed for college students, recent graduates, and early-mid stage career professionals ready to turn passion into action.
Over four weeks, you’ll gain practical tools, industry insight, career strategy, and a community built to help you navigate the job search, build meaningful relationships, interview with confidence, and create real opportunities.
You’ll leave with greater clarity around where you fit, how to tell your story, who you should be connecting with, and what your next steps should actually look like.
This isn’t just about learning more. It’s about leaving with a definitive game plan.
4 WEEKS | LIVE + VIRTUAL | 90 MINUTES PER SESSION
SMALL FOCUS GROUPS
LIVE GUEST SPEAKERS
APPLICATION-BASED
NEXT COHORT: FALL 2026
WHY I BUILT THIS
Because breaking into sports shouldn’t feel like a mystery.
Sports have always meant more to me than just the games. They create community, connection, opportunity, and some of the most meaningful moments in our lives.
But for so many people who dream of working in the industry, the path in can feel unclear.
I know what it feels like to want this badly, but not always know who to talk to, where to start, how to position yourself, or what actually makes the difference when opportunities come up.
Over the course of my career, I learned that talent and hard work matter, but access, information, and relationships matter too.
That’s why I built Winners Only.
To help make the path clearer, share what I’ve learned, and give the next generation the tools, guidance, and confidence to create real opportunities in sports and entertainment.
THE WINNERS ONLY PROMISE
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
ACCESS
Learn how to get closer to opportunity.
Understand how to intentionally build relationships with the people, organizations, and communities that can help move your career forward.
A networking strategy
A targeted list of people to connect with
Outreach and follow-up templates
How to take advantage of the resources you currently have available to you
INFORMATION
Learn how the industry actually works.
Get practical insight into the job search, recruiting, resumes, LinkedIn, interviews, and the unwritten rules that can be difficult to understand from the outside.
A stronger resume and LinkedIn presence
Better interview preparation
Clearer understanding of the hiring process
More confidence positioning and telling your story
REPRESENTATION
Build relationships that can advocate for you.
Hear from qualified people around the industry while learning how to turn introductions into lasting professional relationships and build a network of people who understand your goals and can support your growth over time.
A strategy for maintaining relationships
Stronger follow-up habits
A better understanding of mentorship and advocacy
A network-building approach you can use throughout your career
THe 4-Week GAME PLAN
THE FOUNDATION
WEEK 1
Get clear on where you're going and how you position yourself.
We’ll define your career goals, identify the roles and opportunities that align with your strengths, and build a clear professional story around who you are and what you bring to the table.
Guest Speaker Conversation: Career Journey + Breaking Into the Industry
ACCESS
WEEK 2
Learn how to get in the rooms you want to be in.
We’ll break down networking, relationship-building, LinkedIn outreach, informational conversations, and how to create opportunities beyond simply submitting applications.
Guest Speaker Conversation: Building Relationships + Creating Your Own Access
INFORMATION
WEEK 3
Turn what you know into a real strategy.
We’ll cover how to identify the right opportunities, research companies and roles, position your experience, approach applications strategically, and build a repeatable job-search process.
Guest Speaker Conversation: What Recruiters & Hiring Managers Actually Look For
REPRESENTATION
WEEK 4
Learn how to confidently communicate your value.
We’ll bring everything together through personal storytelling, interview preparation, your elevator pitch, and mock interview practice so you’re ready when the opportunity comes.
Guest Conversation: Executive Presence + Owning Your Story
Meet the Instructor
MARQUISE WATSON
I’m not here just to teach you how to land a job. I’m here to help you build a career with intention. Everything I’ve learned over the last 12+ years in sports and entertainment has reinforced the importance of access, relationships, preparation, and knowing how to position yourself. This cohort is about sharing the information I wish I had earlier while helping you build the confidence and strategy to create your own opportunities. The goal is simple: leave here more prepared, more connected, and clearer on where you’re going.
THE ROOM
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This cohort is built for ambitious people who know they want a career in sports and entertainment, but need more clarity, access, and direction on how to actually get there.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF……
You’re trying to break into the sports and entertainment industry
You’re looking to make a career transition into the industry
You’re already in the industry but feel stuck or unsure about your next move
You want more clarity around your career direction
You want to build a stronger professional network
You need a better strategy for positioning yourself and standing out
You want to become more confident in networking and interviewing
You’re willing to apply what you learn and take action
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF……
You’re looking for a shortcut or guaranteed job placement
You expect someone else to do the work for you
You’re only looking for referrals or introductions
You’re unwilling to network, follow up, or put yourself out there
You want immediate results without developing the necessary skills
You’re not prepared to participate, engage, and receive feedback
You’re unable to show up to the weekly sessions consistently
You’re unwilling to grow and learn together in the process
You don’t have to be at a certain age or stage. You just have to be serious about where you want to go next.
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HOW DO I GET IN?
Apply using the form below to get started on your journey!